Japan is one of the best countries in the world for a solo trip, here's why: - Very safe and clean - Excellent public transport - Solo-Friendly culture: Japanese often dine/do activites alone - Diverse experiences - People are helpful (even if they may be shy

No, requesting a personalized itinerary is completely free and without obligation. We believe it's important that you first get a good sense of what we can offer. Only once you're excited about the proposal and decide to book with us will any costs apply.

After requestin the travel itinerary, we will contact you within 2 working days to set up a meeting to discuss your trip. After the meeting we will send the personalized itinerary offer within 2 weeks.

At Cocoro Japan, everything we do is personal and thoughtful. We’re a small, specialized travel agency run by Moe (from Japan) and Tom (from the Netherlands), and you’ll always be in direct contact with us — no middlemen, no hand-offs. Because Moe grew up in Japan and Tom has lived and traveled there extensively, we combine deep local knowledge with an international perspective. We take the time to understand your interests, preferences, and travel style, and create a tailor-made trip that’s truly yours. Not a standard package, but a meaningful journey with space for hidden gems, good food, and authentic experiences. We also believe good communication is key — we respond quickly, think with you, and support you every step of the way. You won’t get passed around between team members. Instead, you’ll have a single point of contact who really knows your trip and what matters to you.

Many first time western tourist who go to Japan for the first time follow the so called "Golden Route". This means following the "Highlights of Japan" and going to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. These are all great cities to visit, but they have also become very touristy. We recommend to not just follow this route but to go further into Japan and see what else there is to discover. Take it from us, there is so much left to see, and often, because they are less touristy, will give you a much better experience.

When you book with us, you know you will have made the most out of your trip to Japan. The itinerary will be based on how you like to travel, but with input of our expertise of Japan. This ensures that the destinations, hotels, experiences and the overall pace of the trip fits your needs. You will not miss out on any must see destinations and will have experienced a Japan most tourists do not get to see. Additionally it will save you a lot of effort, stress and time. We aim to make the whole journey, from booking to finish enjoyable. After our initial meeting we will keep you updated on the booking status of your entire trip so that you don't have to worry at all. We also provide you with a personalized travel book which includes all the information you could ever need for your trip, including destination information, transportation schedules and useful Japanese phrases and etiquette information. Here are some more benefits: - Convenience and relief - Expertise and knowledge - No language barrier in the booking process - Special experiences in Japan - No time spent on planning - Cultural support - No stress - 24/7 support in case of emergencies

Japan is for most things considerably cheaper than Europe. You can for example often have a good meal for around 10 euros p.p., and a great meal for 20 euros. Tom's personal favorite Japanese food "Ramen", is often below 1000 yen, or around 6,50 euro.

The price can vary greatly depending on the duration of your trip, season of travel, type of hotel, and number of excursions. Typically we recommend between 3,000-3,500 as a base line p.p. (excl. flight). This would include all the hotels + Ryokan at select locations, all transport, select excursions. With a bigger budget you can more often enjoy unique hotels at beautiful locations.

We understand that there could be many reasons why you might have to cancel your trip with Cocoro Japan. See below the cancellation prices depending on the time until your departure date. - Up to and including 56 days prior to departure: flight cancellation fees + 20% of the remaining trip price; - From 55 to 22 days prior to departure: flight cancellation fees + 50% of the remaining trip price; - From 21 to 7 days prior to departure: flight cancellation fees + 75% of the remaining trip price; - Within 6 days prior to departure: 100% of the total trip price.